Hermit Road (Red) Route - OUT OF SERVICE December 1 through February 28: Outstanding scenic views along an historic road. Tusayan Route/ Park & Ride - OUT OF SERVICE until May 2017
If you are planning a visit during our busy summer season, May 7 through October 9, lines are long at the entrance station and parking is difficult to find on the South Rim. You can park in the gateway community of Tusayan and ride a free shuttle bus into the park.

South Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide
As of December 1, 2015, Grand Canyon National Park discontinuedthe Grand Canyon Guide newspaper. In place of the newspaper, the South Rim Pocket Map and Services Guideis now being distributed at entrance stations, visitor centers, lodges, campgrounds, stores, and out-of-park locations. Download it here...

Front and back sides of the South Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide. You may click on the image to download the guide.

VIDEO: Visiting Grand Canyon in 4 Hours or Less

One of the best ways you can experience the South Rim of Grand Canyon in 3 to 4 hours is to combine walking with shuttle bus riding.

Things to know when riding park shuttle buses

Buses are white with a green stripe and display the route name on the front and the side

No tickets are required; a portion of your entrance fee pays for this important service

Buses come every 15-30 minutes

Bus stops are clearly marked throughout the park

The routes interconnect, but do not overlap

Bus stops are located approximately every mile along the 13-mile Rim Trail. Walk a portion of the Rim Trail while taking in the views and then get on a shuttle bus. The Rim Trail is wheelchair-accessible from Lookout Studio to the South Kaibab Trailhead

Bus stops are also in proximity to great cycling opportunities. Bicycle the Greenway Trail to South Kaibab Trailhead or ride Hermit Road to Hermits Rest and then get on a shuttle bus to come back

All of the park's buses are wheelchair accessible, but the park does offer a Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit, which allows entry for visitors with mobility issues to some areas closed to public traffic. The permit is available at entrance gates and National Park Service visitor centers.

The National Park Service has provided free shuttle bus service on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park for more than 40 years. All of the park's buses are fully accessible and run on compressed natural gas, which means fewer harmful emissions for people and the environment. And the roadways are far less crowded!

Grand Canyon's shuttle system provides a hassle free way to access South Rim trails, viewpoints, and other points of interest –some areas are only accessible by bus. The shuttle system is not an experience in and of itself, but a means to access all that the South Rim has to offer –hiking;cycling;scenic views and artistic endeavors;historical structures inspired by the regional landscape;and museums and information centers that highlight the park's unique cultural and natural resources. So, park your car and begin your Grand Canyon explorations!